Digital Promise

APRIL 1, 2019

But in the first multi-state effort to measure textbook efficacy since the implementation of the Common Core, researchers at the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University saw no difference in the average fourth- and fifth-grade math achievement gains of schools using different elementary math textbooks.

Common Core 297

Common Core Elementary Outcomes Report 297

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2019

Then that too changed when rote drills and worksheets were replaced with cerebral challenges and dynamic exercises. Programs are geared to the particular learning of Elementary and Middle School, and Middle and High School with games and lessons aligned to state and national standards like Common Core, TEKS and MAFS.

Common Core 269

Common Core Digital Citizenship Comparison Report 269

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2015

sequencing–knowing what happens when; mentioned in Common Core standards for grades 1 through 5. No surprise the United Kingdom took the bold step of adding coding to the core school curriculum. As they improve, they level up, adding if-then analysis to their decision matrix, and the course gets more complicated.

iPad 150

iPad Common Core Digital Citizenship eBook 150

Edsurge

JULY 11, 2016

They had limited impact on professional learning, says Epps, principal of the Mancos Early Learning Center and Elementary School. From there, a small team of district leaders and teachers can conduct a “ data and tech analysis.” The district shifted its PD focus to peer coaching a few years ago.

Data 60

Data Common Core Assessment Training 60

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2017

For example, imagine that you are an elementary school principal who is looking for opportunities to strengthen specific third grade math skills in the new school year. With this simple exercise, you have identified an area of need—as well as a valuable SME who is already overcoming the challenge.

Data 78

Data Blended Learning LMS Knowledge Base 78

Edsurge

JULY 21, 2018

The boom and bust of Common Core standards have left their mark, just as new concerns over media literacy and privacy are doing currently. As a director for Common Sense Education , I’ve enjoyed something of a ringside seat, having edited close to 1,000 edtech reviews written by expert educators.

EdTech 103

EdTech Tools Examples Common Core 103